Membership Benefits
Our members are vital to the success of our mission, and the Foundation for the National Archives offers a variety of benefits to thank members for their commitment and generosity:
Patron Level: $60
- Complimentary subscription to Prologue, the quarterly magazine of the National Archives
- Membership card which will give you priority admission to the National Archives Experience through the Special Events entrance
- Advance notice of upcoming programs and activities through the monthly Calendar of Events
- A 10 percent discount year-round, plus additional seasonal discounts, at the Archives Shop in Washington, D.C., and at the National Archives online store
- Invitations to attend members-only tours
- National recognition in the annual report and on the Web site
- Free admission to Presidential Libraries and Museums nationwide
Family Level: $100
- All benefits of the Patron level membership, plus:
- A copy of an educational children’s publication and surprise gift from the Archives Shop
- Advance notice of family programs and activities at the National Archives Experience
- Opportunities for you and your children to enroll in exclusive members-only activity days in the Boeing Learning Center at the National Archives
Advocate Level: $125
- All benefits of the Patron level membership, plus:
- Reproduction of a significant historical document selected by the Foundation
- Exclusive opportunity to participate in lecture programs organized by the Foundation
Benefactor Level: $250
- All benefits of the Advocate level membership, plus:
- A National Archives box for archival storage
- Invitations to attend exhibition openings
Guardian Level: $500
- All benefits of the Benefactor level membership, plus:
- Complimentary catalog from an exhibition at the National Archives Experience
- Invitations to attend special receptions at exhibition openings
Conservator Level: $750
- All benefits of the Guardian level membership, plus:
- Personalized guided tours of the National Archives Experience
- Invitations to attend additional receptions throughout the year
Founder Level: $1000
- All benefits of the Conservator level membership, plus:
- Signed copy of a book related to programs and exhibitions at the National Archives Experience
- Invitations to a July 4th breakfast and priority seating for the ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence
Scholar Level: $2500
- All benefits of the Founder level membership, plus:
- Opportunities to attend a private dinner with members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the National Archives and National Archives leadership
Young Founders Society
The Young Founders Society is a supplemental membership opportunity tailored to the interests of young professionals in their 20’s – 40’s. To join the Young Founders Society, add $50 to your choice of membership above. Young Founders Society members enjoy the benefits of membership plus:
- Invitations to special Young Founders Society (YFS) programs and events
- Opportunities to network with young professionals in Washington, D.C.
- E-mail updates on upcoming programs and events
